Christine Greig | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 37th district |
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Assumed office January 1, 2015 |
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Preceded by | Vicki Barnett |
Personal details | |
Born |
Plymouth, Indiana |
January 11, 1963
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Robert Greig |
Residence | Farmington Hills, Michigan |
Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
Profession | Politician |
Committees | House Communications and Technology, House Education, and House Workforce and Talent Development |
Website | www |
Christine Greig (born January 11, 1963) is a Democratic politician from Michigan representing the 37th District which comprises Farmington and Farmington Hills in the Michigan House of Representatives. In her second term, Greig also serves as the Minority Floor Leader. Prior to her election to the Michigan Legislature, Greig served as the executive director of the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Center.
Christine Jeffirs Greig was born on January 11, 1963 and grew up in Plymouth, Indiana. She graduated as salutatorian and student body president from Plymouth High School in 1981 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in American Studies and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame. She was named a Notre Dame Scholar, designating her in the top 20% of incoming Notre Dame students.
She is married to Robert Greig, and they have three children. Greig resides in Farmington Hills, Michigan, where she has lived for over 26 years.
After her education, Greig worked for Andersen Consulting as an application software expert, and would later work for Kmart Corporation, managing the implementation of their human resource systems. In 1994, she became the co-owner of Fulcrum Computer Services, based in Farmington Hills.
Prior to her election into office, Greig founded and directed the Farmington/Farmington Hills Education Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing support for the students of Farmington and Farmington Hills public schools.
Greig was elected to serve the 37th District in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2014 In her first term in the Michigan House, Christine Greig serves on the committees of Communications and Technology, Education, and Workforce and Talent Development. She was appointed Assistant Floor Leader and serves as the Vice Chair of the Progressive Women's Caucus. She was also selected to participate in the 2015 Bowhay Institute Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) program, a fellowship program sponsored by the Council of State Governments Midwest.